"The moment of truth is almost here," reporter Ai Li announced into the camera. "We can see that both the military and Federal Government police and agents are fully armed and ready to enter."
"Above, fighter jets soar like silver eagles, poised to launch an attack on the target area—Hell's Kitchen."
Ai Li's voice echoed through the night sky, tinged with a heart-pounding excitement.
"Now, let's join our friends on the scene and our viewers at home for this thrilling countdown."
Her voice rang out like a bell, clear and steady.
"3..."
"2..."
"1..."
"Time's up!" As Ai Li's voice fell, the entire scene seemed to freeze.
Then, amid the cheers of the audience, the fighter jets and tanks began firing missiles toward Hell's Kitchen.
The missiles tore through the night sky, leaving brilliant trails like fireworks.
The audience held their breath, waiting for those fireworks to bloom over Hell's Kitchen.
However, in the next second, a scene unfolded that left the viewers utterly bewildered.
The missiles suddenly froze mid-air, as if bound by some mysterious force.
"What's going on? Why did the missiles stop? Am I seeing things?" an onlooker asked in disbelief.
"No, you're not seeing things. They really did stop in mid-air," another replied with certainty.
"This must be the devil's work! Hell's Kitchen truly is a place of evil!" someone else cried out, their voice trembling with terror.
Meanwhile, Black Braised Egg, knowing this was Chen Ye's handiwork, remarked cryptically, "It seems the main act has arrived. Everything is proceeding according to plan."
Sure enough, a figure descended from the night sky, landing gracefully on the street.
It was Chen Ye. He stood with his hands in his pockets, a calm, composed smile on his face.
This was the outermost edge of Hell's Kitchen. Crossing this street meant leaving its territory. Facing him were the Federal Soldiers, standing in a tense, ready formation.
At this moment, the scene resembled the dividing line between warring states—a single step across would mean the start of war.
Chen Ye smiled. "Welcome to Hell's Kitchen. I never expected it to be so lively today. I'm surprised our Hell's Kitchen would see such a bustling day."
"However, I'm not one for crowds. If you could all just leave now, I'll pretend this whole thing never happened."
Chen Ye's words, broadcast live, reached the ears of countless viewers.
"Is *this* the Lord of Hell? He looks so ordinary."
"How arrogant! Who does he think he is?"
"Kill that pretentious bastard already!"
Meanwhile, the soldiers had already received their orders from headquarters. Without hesitation, they raised their weapons and aimed them at the place known as Hell's Kitchen.
Countless artillery shells, like furious fire dragons, roared in from all directions.
Behind all of this was Nick Fury's meticulous planning.
He stared coldly at Chen Ye on the screen, a sneer curling his lips. "Chen Ye, even if you can stop the missiles, you're still just one man. Hell's Kitchen is vast—do you really think you can protect the entire place?"
Yet, Chen Ye seemed to have seen through it all.
He murmured to himself, "Did you think I was unprepared?"
He then declared with absolute authority, "This is Hell's Kitchen, and it's *my* turf!" Though his voice wasn't loud, it struck everyone's ears like a thunderclap.
Immediately after, Chen Ye activated his exclusive skill—**Solid as Gold**. A brilliant golden light erupted from the Good Luck Restaurant, instantly enveloping the entire Hell's Kitchen.
It was a golden protective shield, an impregnable fortress that sealed Hell's Kitchen off from the outside world.
The missiles screaming toward them were halted by an invisible force the moment they touched the shield. They could only explode helplessly against its surface, bursting into a spectacular display of fiery blossoms.
Yet the shield remained completely unscathed, a flawless bulwark guarding every inch of Hell's Kitchen.
In that moment, an invisible line seemed to divide the entire Hell's Kitchen.
On one side lay a battlefield engulfed in artillery fire and thick smoke; on the other, a peaceful paradise, untouched and serene.
That dividing line was the very manifestation of Chen Ye's **Solid as Gold**.
His actions left everyone in absolute awe.
Seeing Chen Ye remain so calm and composed in the face of countless missiles, the audience watched in terror. They raged at the Federal Government's incompetence.
"Is... is this the Lord of Hell?"
"How are we supposed to fight this? We might as well just surrender."
"The Lord of Hell is so cool! The people living in Hell's Kitchen must be so lucky!"
Some of the wealthy onlookers thought to themselves, *If I survive Hell's Kitchen this time, I must build a strong relationship with the Lord of Hell.*
It was the nature of merchants to seek profit. From this scene, they saw Chen Ye's potential. If Chen Ye could survive the Federal Government's assault, it meant Hell's Kitchen would no longer fear any power on Earth. Furthermore, Chen Ye was so fiercely protective of his own. As long as they could cooperate with Hell's Kitchen or open shops there, it would become the best sanctuary for merchants like them in the future.
*If war breaks out, Hell's Kitchen might be the safest place. The Federal Government's people are just a bunch of ungrateful wolves,* the merchants thought.
Meanwhile, Nick Fury's face darkened as he watched the screen, a flicker of unease stirring in his heart. He hadn't expected Chen Ye to possess such a powerful skill—one that could protect all of Hell's Kitchen.
*But it's all right. I still have other plans.* A cold smile touched Nick Fury's lips, and a glint of cunning flashed in his eyes.
He pressed his communicator, his voice low and commanding. "Carola, it's time for your entrance."
As soon as Nick Fury's words fell, Captain Marvel, Carola, couldn't wait any longer and charged toward Chen Ye. Even though a barrier stood before him, she remained undaunted. After all, she believed nothing in this world could stop her energy.
Sure enough, the protective shield didn't hinder Carola in the slightest.
Seeing this, Chen Ye flashed and quickly flew into the sky to dodge.
He looked at the relentlessly pursuing Carola, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Ms. Carola, sneak attacks aren't a good habit."
"Cut the crap! You're going to die today!" Carola's speed didn't slacken in the least. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Ye's figure, filled with grim determination.
Chen Ye didn't want Hell's Kitchen to suffer collateral damage because of their fight, so he chose to fly into the sky.
Carola followed closely behind. Their figures shot across the sky, leaving behind trails of astonishing energy.
Watching Chen Ye depart, Black Braised Egg asked, "Quick, have you analyzed the characteristics of this protective shield? Can our people get in?"
"Yes, sir. As long as they aren't carrying heavy weaponry, they can enter. Ordinary machine guns and rifles are fine," an agent reported.
This was because Chen Ye had set the skill to disallow anything like artillery shells or tanks—large-scale weapons with high destructive power. As for why he didn't just ban everything, Chen Ye explained that it would cost Friend Points, and he was unwilling to spend them.
"Immediately notify all S.H.I.E.L.D. agents to enter Hell's Kitchen. Leave no one behind," Black Braised Egg ordered.
"Yes, sir!"
A triumphant smile spread across Black Braised Egg's face. "Without you, your Hell's Kitchen is utterly defenseless!"
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